Plymouth State University
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
My parents had argued for most of the five-hour car ride, and were silent for the rest. I tried to get them to talk by asking questions about my grandmother, who I had never met, but was staying with for most of the summer. Both of my parents had no […]
ldquo;I saw Joseph come home last night covered in blood,” I said. My father looked at me over the rim of his coffee mug and gave me his most indifferent stare. “Didn’t know you were on a first-name basis with Mr. Lin,” he replied unenthusiastically. It was a Saturday morning, […]
The acrid smell of sulfur permeated the air. There was a steady beeping sound coming from the oxygen monitor. Calc couldn’t see anything farther than his own stretched-out hand, but the lights of the machines glowed red and green eyes in the shadows. It was the only thing that let […]
Carmine's was dimly lit and smelled of beer and old wooden floors. The walls were painted a dark blue and held records, framed photos, and autographs scattered in fame ranging from college bands to more famous artists. Mars led them to her usual table under a Janis Joplin photo and […]
Allison Belle never had anything to hide. She was a straight shooter who knew what she wanted, and when she had to have it by. So the only thing on her mind as she walked her Papillion Mini down Main Street was where to find the best organic dog treats […]
Picture this, It’s a Saturday, in the middle of July. The morning birds lightly sing to welcome the morning sun. The clock reads 9:00 am, you’re well rested and still have so much day left to enjoy. The walk down the stairs seems effortless with no worries corrupting your mind. […]
I dread this day, The day that it all just becomes too much. How much? You may ask Don’t ask, it’s embarrassing. So embarrassing that my own mother would disown me. Who, me? Yes, that is exactly who’s to blame. Complete shame, for putting it off. It’s off the […]
As a general rule, I was afraid. I woke up every night with wide, dry eyes, struggling to discern the imprints my nightmares made in the grainy infinity of green and purple shapes that make up darkness. I wanted confirmation that they were only dreams, but my cruel imagination made […]
Dust swirled through the air like tiny insects, floating on the surface of the rays of sunlight that filtered in through the grand, airy windows. Mars watched as dust settled on the page of her open notebook, landing on the thin blue lines and everywhere in between. Her sweater tickled […]
This game has gone on long enough. I’m tired. An eternity of slumber could not make up for the sleep that six years of pain has lost me. Most of my time is almost used up, however. For a moment, Damien, I thought you had stirred but as I turn […]